Lisbon vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in February. Athens offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Lisbon sees 8 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Lisbon is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Athens is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in February.

Lisbon reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Lisbon receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Athens sees 48 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.